TSA Lead Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Alexandria (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Alexandria, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and manage security screening teams at a busy airport checkpoint. Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating coverage, and applying TSA procedures to maintain safety and efficiency.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations, plus six months as a team leader.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility as specified in the active vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Security operations

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Alexandria, PA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and manage security screening teams at a busy airport checkpoint. Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating coverage, and applying TSA procedures to maintain safety and efficiency.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations, plus six months as a team leader.